Wallwork (iam an artist)

Bob Faust

IAM Facade at Dusk

Bob Faust Wallwork (iam an Artist), 2025

With the renaming and reopening of Intuit Art Museum (IAM), we acknowledge most exuberantly the amazing art and artists that are foundational to the institution through this new, building-scaled artwork by renowned Chicago-based artist Bob Faust. Created from photographic assets from the collection housed inside the Museum, we share the energy of the artists’ work on the street.

Key artworks were chosen for their mark-making qualities and color and then remixed as organically evolving patterns. From afar, the two facades—art and brick—are kaleidoscopically connected. Upon closer inspection, the patterns reveal details of the work of Chicago artists, including Henry Darger, William Dawson, David Philpot, Pauline Simon, Dr. Charles Smith, Gregory Warmack ​“Mr. Imagination”, Wesley Willis, Joseph Yoakum and Badaskhan ​“Betty” Zakoian. 

Collection images used in “Wallwork (iam an artist)” by Bob Faust

Dr. Charles Smith “Spot”

Dr. Charles Smith (American, b. 1940). Spot, c. 1986–2002.

Gregory "Mr. Imagination" Warmack, Untitled (Paintbrush head)

Gregory ​“Mr. Imagination” Warmack (American, 1948–2012). Untitled (Paintbrush head), 2007.

Gregory “Mr. Imagination” Warmack, Untitled

Gregory ​“Mr. Imagination” Warmack (American, 1948–2012). Untitled (Castings of the artist’s hands), 2009.

Joseph E. Yoakum (American, 1891-1972). “Mt. Mourner in Maritime Alps near Diane France”

Joseph E. Yoakum (American, 1891–1972). Mt. Mourner in Maritime Alps near Diane France

Wesley Willis, “Comiskey Park”

Wesley Willis (American, 1963–2003). Comiskey Park, 1992.

Untitled coloring book page (Oriole)

Untitled coloring book page (Oriole), n.d. Paper, 10 1/2 x 8 in.

Pauline Simon “By the Ocean”

Pauline Simon (American, c. 1890s-1976). By the Ocean, n.d.

Badaskhan "Betty" Zakoian, Untitled

Badaskhan ​“Betty” Zakoian (American, c. 1908–1978). Untitled, n.d.

David Philpot, Untitled

David Philpot (American, 1940–2018). Untitled (Black and red serpent staff), 1990.

William Dawson, Untitled

William Dawson (American, 1901–1990). Untitled, n.d.

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Heat applied vinyl on brick, 40’ x 50’. Commissioned by Intuit Art Museum

Painted concrete and mixed media, 22 x 13 x 34 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Kohler Foundation, Inc., 2004.2.1

Paint brush and painted papier maché, 12 x 4 1/2 x 3 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Dorianne and John Venator, 2010.9.2. Photo by John Faier

Plaster, paint and wire, left hand: 10 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. and right hand: 10 3/4 x 5 x 1/2 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Don Howlett and Lisa Stone in honor of Susann Craig, 2021.11. Photo by John Faier

1968. Colored pencil on paper, 11 7/8 x 19 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Martha Griffin, 2014.5.1. Photo by John Faier

Ballpoint pen and felt tip pen on poster board, 28 x 39 3/4 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, museum purchase with funds provided by Dale Taylor and Angela Lustig, 2018.1.6

Collection of Intuit Art Museum, Henry Darger Collection, gift of Kiyoko and Nathan Lerner, 2000.530b

Oil on canvas, 28 x 40 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Phyllis Kind, 2006.17.2

Tempera and pen on paper, 4 x 6 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of the Zakoian Family, 2007.5.29

Carved ailanthus wood, leather, brass floral applique, mirrors, garnets, brass studs, plastic applique and paint, 77 x 4 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of Robert Donnelley, 2006.19

Mixed media on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 in. Collection of Intuit Art Museum, gift of the Susann Craig Estate, 2023.9